GRE Word List

AVOCATION

a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby

The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.

Random words

WordMeaning
motea small particle : speck
paramourlover
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
braga pompous or boastful statement
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy